Saturday was another tricky blue day. 6-12 Kt E wind veering SE, with tight thermals up to 2,800' at the beginning of the day, gradually lowering down to 2,300 or less.
Kudos to those who set off (Dave M, Chris L, Peter R, Bob G) and especially to Bob G who even made it back from RAT.
The rest of us mortals got some good scratching practice.
This year a few syndicates have splashed out on FLARMs, and it is reassuring to have them beep away even with local soaring, when they notice the other FLARM-equipped members. You are reminded that they are working, even before you set of XC.
Paul W is planning to equip the club gliders with the necessary wiring so that anyone can plug a FLARM into them - if they happen to have one.
The winch was not used, as the cross-wind component on the main was considered to be too much. Shame, but at least it is very unusual: I can't remember the last time that happened.
It was still cooler in the air than it was on the ground.
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